St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff
Fr. Des Smith, C.C. (096) 21596 & 087 7785315
Mass Intentions from Sat. 4th March – Sun. 12th March, 2017
Sat. 4th March [V] 7.00 p.m.: Patrick, Patricia, Winifred & Patrick Mc Andrew
Sun. 5th March 10.00 a.m.: Michael Crean & Evelyn Hughes & decd. family members
Mon. 6th March 10.00 a.m.: Decd. members of Molloy & Gillespie families
Tue. 7th March 10.00 a.m.: Michael Healy, Garracloon & Ballina
Wed. 8th March 10.00 a.m.: Willie, Mary Jo, John & Pam Browne
Thu. 9th March 10.00 a.m.: Private Intention
Fri. 10th March 10.00 a.m.: Noel & Josephine Hanahoe & decd. family
Sat. 11th March 10.00 a.m.: Jim (2nd Anniv.) & Mary O’Connor
Sat. 11th Mar. [V] 7.00 p.m.: Patrick & Mary Lacken, Ballinahaglish
Sun. 12th March 10.00 a.m.: Joan (4th Anniv.) & Brendan Murphy
READERS: 12th March – [V] Conor Dunne. [10] Ciara Hennigan.
E. MINISTERS: 12th March – [V] Padraig Brennan. [10] May Early.
CHURCH CLEANERS: Group 3 – Bernie Horan, Patricia Flynn.
Adoration on Wed. 8th March after mass until 11.30 am.
Knockmore GAA Bord na nÓg: Training for U6 U8 & U10 starts on Sun. 5th March at 12 noon.New members always welcome.
Knockmore/Rathduff Women’s Group: The group meets fortnightly. Next meeting is on Wed. 8th March at 8 30 p.m. in Club Rooms. New members welcome.
GAA Club: Walk every Sun. 12 noon from the Club. All welcome.
Grow Meetings: Tues. 8 p.m. in Ballina Community Centre. 094 9026417.
Ceilí in Mayfly Foxford: This Sun. 5th March – from 8.30 p.m.
Crisis Pregnancy Support Services: Cura cares! 1850 622 626. www.cura.ie
Accord: Counselling for people experiencing difficulties in their marriage – 096 21478.
Bingo in Knockmore C. Hall: Mon. 6th March 8.30pm. €2,730 in prizes. Support welcome.
Counselling: Abortion Counselling – Call 1850 622 626 or www.cura.ie
Aware Free-phone No: 1800 804 848: For anyone experiencing stress, depression or anxiety.
Knockmore/Rathduff R. Centre: 2 Course Dinners delivered to your home. 094 92 58016.
Conn Rangers Lotto: 27/02/2017 – 13. 14. 15. 25. No Jackpot Winner. Weekly ticket winners: Dawn McTernan, John Munnelly, Carmel & Alan. Season Ticket winners: Dessie Barrett, Billy/ Gladys Coleman, Peter Herbert. Next Jackpot - €5,050. Draw in Brogan’s Bar on Mon. 6th March.
Social Dancing: The Great National Hotel, Tues. 7th Mar. Music by Ger Long - from 9.15pm
David’s Lawn Service: For all your gardening needs, lawn cutting, strimming, hedge cutting etc. Powerwashing & gutter cleaning. Contact 086 8957181.
Knockmore GAA Lotto Results: 25th Feb. Nos.drawn 8. 20. 24. 31. No Jackpot Winner. Weekly Draw: Edel Armstrong, Tommy Queenan, Daniel Kelly (€25) Season winners: Seamus Durkan, Gerard McKenna, Robert Hallinan. Online winner: Damian Fitzpatrick. Next Jackpot €16,000.
Pioneer Afternoon of Prayer: In Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock, Sun. 19th March 3 to 6 pm.
A Workshop for Choirs: Thur. 9th March 7.30-9.30pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Knock Shrine. Cost €10 per person. Booking is necessary. (094) 93 75355
Currabaggan NS: Enrolling now for new entrants for Sept 2017. Please call in to meet us during any school day, ring 094-9258169 for an enrolment form. Email:
Healthcare Assistant: Available in Knockmore/Ballina area. Contact: 089 478 0476.
Are you terrified of speaking in public?Would you like to become more confident?Join Toastmasters as a guest at meeting Thur. 9th March 8p.m. in the Great National Hotel, Ballina.
Opportunity for farmers to double their ANC payments (previously DAS) under the Irish Natura & Hill Frmers Association ANC Campaign. Meeting in Manorhamilton Fri. 10th March 8pm the BEAPARK Centre, Manorhamilton, TDs MEPs and other public representatives will be there.
Babysitter: Available in Knockmore area for weekends – contact Amy 087 4450571.
Fr. Michael Flynn, P.P. 094 9258108/087 2640015
Church of Christ the King, Knockmore
First Sunday of Lent : 5th March 2017
Sat. 4th March [V] 8.00 p.m.: Rita & T.D. Gunning
Sun. 5th March 11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish – Children’s Mass
Mon. 6th March 10.00 a.m.: Mai, John & Tom Philbin & decd. family, Lisaniska
Tue. 7th March 10.00 a.m.: Michael Kelly (Anniv.) Barbara, John, Michael & Noel Kelly
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Tues. after Mass until 6.30 p.m.
Wed. 8th March 10.00 a.m.: Tony, Katie & Mickie Butler
Thur. 9th March 10.00 a.m.: James, Catherine & Seamus McEvey
Fri. 10th March 10.00 a.m.: Vincent & Teresa Coyne
Sat. 11th March 10.00 a.m.: Joe & Margaret Garrett
Sat. 11th March [V] 8.00 p.m.: Margaret, Mary Ellen & James Feeney
Sun. 12th March 11.00 a.m.: For the People of the Parish
CONFESSIONS: Sat. evening after Vigil Mass.
READERS: 12th March [V] Confirmation. [11] Paddy Hughes.
E. MINISTERS: 12th Mar. [V] P. Breslin & P. Duffy. [11] J. Walsh & Josephine Nallon. SERVERS: 12th Mar. [V] Patricia Duffy & Ailbhe Medlar. [11] Emily Culkin & Barry Walsh.
CHURCH CLEANING: Mary Conway, Annette Holmes, Carrie Holmes.
COUNTERS: March – Team C (Ann Walsh)
COELIACS: Please contact the priest to arrange to receive Holy Communion.
Confirmation Committment: At Vigil Mass on Sat. 11th March.
First Confessions: On Thurs. next, 9th March at 7.00 p.m.
Keeping Children Safe: Diocesan Confidential phone No. 087 3664350 – if you have any concerns. Details are on the Church Notice Board.
Recent Baptism: We welcome into God’s Family – Alannah Marie Walsh –
Parents: Darragh & Roisín.
Guitar, Piano & Ukelele Lessons: Contact Cathal Faughan 089 4767398.
Recent Death: Please remember in your prayers - Annie Carroll (nee McShane) sister of the late Tom McShane, Carramore, who died in Philadelphia; all whose anniversaries occur at this time and all our Faithful Departed. May they rest in Peace.
Free Parents Epilepsy & Emergency Medication Information Session & Demo: Wed. 8th March 7pm at Mayo Education Centre. 091 587640 to attend.
Mindspace Outreach service in Ballina: Offers support to young people (15-25) Meeting on Mon. in Ballina Family Resource Centre. Wwwmindspacemayo.ie 094 9067001.
An Teanga Bheo:A new Leaving Certificate Prose & Poetry Course starts soon. Apart fromstudying both poems and prose in detail, this course will focus on answering exam questions. Téigh i dteagmháil le hÓrla ag 085 8512688 le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.
Young Catholic Adult Conference: (18-40) In Castlecourt Hotel Westport 25th March. To bring young people together from all over Ireland to celebrate their faith & share together. Fee €15 includes lunch & refreshments. Breda 087 2747873 Facebook@catholicyoungadultconference2017
Manual People Moving & Handling Training: In Ballina next Sat. 11th March at 10am. For more details contact John at 086 8532741.
Tour of Lough Conn Charity Leisure Cycle, Sun. 12th March. Info. from Ciaran – 086 0862542.
Trocaire Boxes: Available at Church Doors. Please take one home.
Pastoral Letter: From Bishop John Fleming – “Our Common Home”. Please take a copy home.